Posts from — July 2008

Nothing looks better than multiple colors of crystal mixed with antique brass chain. A little of this color and a little of that shape is all it takes to make this pretty necklace dripping with crystals in all your favorite colors.

A little undecided about color choices for your next beading project?

No worries this necklace has it all. I can't think of anyone I know who doesn't have a collection of swarvoski crystals or fire polish czech glass in vast arrays of color.

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Another addition to ohiobeads ever growing jewelry chain supply, this lightweight chain is excellent to use for necklaces and earrings. Layering this chain (like the picture) looks nice. You could mix and layer with beaded strands. Also, this chain would work well in many earring ideas. The antique copper finish will be a big hit for fall jewelry designs. And the silver gives a bright fresh look without the price tag of sterling silver. You can't go wrong at $1.97 per foot. Click here to see other new additions to our store.

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Top selling bar link gunmetal jewelry chain back in stock! The petite scalloping of this bar link chain offers many design options. First, the chain looks great on its own. I've seen customers simply wear it plain with layering strands at varying lengths. The design above has three strands in the front of the piece, connecting to one strand around to the back of the necklace.

I like working with bar link chain because of obvious rings to ad wire wraps, jumprings and other trinkets, which evenly spaces your color, texture and shape in your jewelry piece. Adding small Swarovski crystals or czech glass in any color combo look dynamite with this chain. Hundreds of feet are waiting for your creative design expertise.

P.S. Just wanted to mention we have NEW 1 1/2 inch, 24 gauge,  gunmetal headpins in stock. When adding small drops with single beads, shorter headpins help you get the job done!  

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These Italian made cutters are excellent for cutting thick wire and heavy links of chain. They are rated to cut 11 gauge wire or finer. Strong black steel blades will snip wire clean and flush. We cut ALOT of jewelry chain and these cutters have outperformed all other cutters. Treat yourself and invest in the right tools.

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